John Thomason (DD 760) - Naval Cruise Book

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There are occasional instances of comic relief, however, as happened during a com- munications drill with the carrier last July. During these drills, dummy messages are passed back and forth. Running out of things to say, the men of the bird farm remarked that the exercise was pretty boring Reflecting the sympathy felt among destroyermen for the hardships endured by the men on the carriers Radioman Vann sent back a re quest for 2000 ping pong balls and 2 paddles all for our recreation center of course Undoubtedly the hardest and probably the most constructive worker in radio lS George George 1S the paper shreader His dedicated and reliable Work have earned him the re spect of the entire division In fact it is reported that Chief Newsome holds him in such high regard that he submits all request Ch1tS to him fo , - . . . . H 9 ' ' ' ' r final approval. 36 1 -l

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